Vancouver and Seattle are on the same time until Seattle’s clocks fall back at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026. After that transition, Vancouver is one hour ahead until Seattle returns to daylight time on March 14, 2027.
Important: The date alone is not enough to describe the two changeover Sundays. Before Seattle’s fall-back transition on November 1, the cities still show the same time; after the transition, Vancouver is one hour ahead. The reverse happens after Seattle’s spring-forward transition on March 14, 2027.
Quick answer
Most of British Columbia stays at UTC−07:00 year-round. Seattle still follows the U.S. daylight-saving schedule: it changes from UTC−07:00 to UTC−08:00 at 2 a.m. on November 1, 2026. After that moment, 9:00 a.m. in Seattle is 10:00 a.m. in Vancouver. The cities match again after Seattle advances its clocks on March 14, 2027.
Convert Vancouver and Seattle time for a specific date
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Choose the date, local time, and city where the time was set. This converter uses British Columbia’s permanent UTC−07:00 rule and the current U.S. daylight-saving schedule for Seattle. It also flags Seattle’s repeated hour in November and missing hour in March.
9:00 a.m. in Seattle is 10:00 a.m. in Vancouver on November 2, 2026.
Vancouver is one hour ahead on this date.
Coverage: November 1, 2026–December 31, 2035, using current U.S. daylight-saving rules. Future legislation or rule changes can affect later dates. Local exceptions within B.C. are not included; this tool is for Vancouver and most of the B.C. Pacific-time region.
When does Vancouver become one hour ahead of Seattle?
| Period | Vancouver | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through October 31, 2026 | UTC−07:00 | UTC−07:00 (PDT) | Same time |
| November 1, before Seattle’s 2 a.m. change | UTC−07:00 | UTC−07:00 (PDT) | Same time |
| After Seattle falls back, November 1, 2026–before the March 14, 2027 change | UTC−07:00 (PCT) | UTC−08:00 (PST) | Vancouver is 1 hour ahead |
| After Seattle’s March 14, 2027 spring-forward change | UTC−07:00 | UTC−07:00 (PDT) | Same time |
Examples for meetings, work calls, and travel
| Scenario | Seattle local time | Vancouver local time |
|---|---|---|
| Winter video meeting | 9:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
| Winter afternoon meeting | 2:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| Vancouver team starts at 9 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. |
| Meeting after the March 2027 change | 9:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. |
Recurring meetings: A weekly 9 a.m. Seattle call becomes a 10 a.m. Vancouver call after Seattle’s November change, then returns to 9 a.m. Vancouver time after Seattle’s March change. Include the city or time zone in the invitation and review the first meeting after each transition.
Why Vancouver and Seattle no longer match in winter
British Columbia adopted permanent year-round Pacific Time at UTC−07:00 after its final spring clock change on March 8, 2026. The province has also announced the abbreviation PCT for its year-round time standard.
Washington continues to follow the U.S. daylight-saving calendar. Under the current U.S. rules, Seattle returns to UTC−08:00 in November and moves to UTC−07:00 in March. Washington has enacted a conditional permanent-daylight-saving law, but the U.S. Department of Transportation explains that states cannot choose permanent daylight saving time under current federal law.
That mismatch creates the one-hour winter difference. It is not because Vancouver moved its clocks back on November 1; Vancouver stays at UTC−07:00 while Seattle moves to UTC−08:00.
What happens at the Vancouver–Washington border?
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For cross-border appointments, shopping trips, airport transfers, and meetings, confirm the local time for the city on each side. After Seattle’s November clock change, a 10 a.m. Vancouver appointment corresponds to 9 a.m. in Seattle. Phone clocks may update automatically when location services and current time-zone data are available, but do not rely on a device display alone for an important booking.
If you are troubleshooting a calendar that appears one hour off, see our guide to the Canada time-change calendar one-hour-off fix. For the reported Mac issue, read Outlook for Mac showing British Columbia (UTC−08:00).
Vancouver vs Seattle time difference: FAQs
Are Vancouver and Seattle on the same time right now?
They have the same local time until Seattle’s clocks fall back at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026. At the moment of the change, Seattle moves back from 2 a.m. daylight time to 1 a.m. standard time; Vancouver stays at UTC−07:00.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Seattle after November 1, 2026?
After Seattle’s fall-back transition, Vancouver is one hour ahead. For example, 9 a.m. in Seattle is 10 a.m. in Vancouver. The difference ends after Seattle’s spring-forward transition on March 14, 2027.
When will Vancouver and Seattle have the same time again?
After Seattle advances its clocks at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2027. The cities then share UTC−07:00 until Seattle changes clocks again in November.
Why is Vancouver ahead of Seattle during winter?
Most of British Columbia remains at UTC−07:00 all year, while Seattle moves to UTC−08:00 during U.S. standard time.
Does Vancouver change its clocks on November 1, 2026?
No. Most of B.C. stays at UTC−07:00. Seattle falls back, which creates the one-hour difference after the Seattle transition.
Does Seattle change clocks on November 1, 2026?
Yes. At 2 a.m. Seattle daylight time, clocks move back to 1 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. The hour from 1 a.m. to 1:59 a.m. happens twice.
Is the time difference always exactly one hour on November 1?
Not for the entire calendar day. Before Seattle’s 2 a.m. fall-back transition, the cities still show the same time. After the transition, Vancouver is one hour ahead. The repeated 1 a.m. hour in Seattle is ambiguous, so use a date-aware converter for that hour.
Sources and verification
British Columbia’s official announcement: Permanent year-round daylight saving time and the PCT time-zone abbreviation.
U.S. Department of Transportation: Uniform Time Act and state authority over time changes. Washington statute: conditional permanent-daylight-saving intent.
Transition-date cross-checks: Vancouver time-zone changes and Seattle time-zone changes.
For other city pairs, use the broader US–Canada time difference calculator. For the full provincial change, see Canada Clock Change: B.C. vs. Ontario.
Checked October 28, 2026. Government rules and future U.S. daylight-saving dates can change; verify the relevant official instructions for time-critical travel or meetings.
